The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kristiansand to Arendal
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kristiansand to Arendal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansand to Arendal will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $9.
Of the 14 buses that leave Kristiansand for Arendal every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and train for Kristiansand to Arendal
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kristiansand to Arendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 55 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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$11 Average Price Cheapest | $30 Average Price |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Kristiansand to Arendal bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY190 | 3:16 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 4:01 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 5:00 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 5:45 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 7:00 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 7:45 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 8:00 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 8:45 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h52 | 8:52 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 9:00 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 9:45 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h52 | 10:22 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 10:00 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 10:45 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 11:00 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 11:45 am Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 1:00 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 1:45 pm Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 3:00 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 3:45 pm Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h55 | 4:30 pm Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 5:00 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 5:45 pm Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 9:00 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0h45 | 9:45 pm Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kristiansand to Arendal
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 00:08 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Agder Kollektivtrafikk as from Kristiansand to ArendalYou can travel by bus between Kristiansand to Arendal with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Agder Kollektivtrafikk as for as low as $6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Kristiansand to Arendal coach

When departing from Kristiansand, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon and Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset). When arriving in Arendal, you can end your trip in coach stations like Arendal, Harebakken bussterminal and Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Arendal, Harebakken bussterminal, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kristiansand and Arendal
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Rutebilstasjon (in the station)
- Fiskebrygga Restaurant (0.5 km)
- Le Monde Tapas (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 01, 02, 10, 13 Train: R11, R50

